[Science is] the desire to know causes.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Create a vision for the life you really want and then work relentlessly towards making it a reality.

Bidden or unbidden, God is present.

It is always the silly things that remind me

When one wants to change manners and customs, one should not do so by changing the laws.

Blinded following the Blindfolded

I'm looking for trouble. A lot of people get to be a certain age and they just kind of lose interest or they give up. But I'm looking for trouble.

The superior man is never in anyone's way.

It felt like strappy sandals were looking really old lady-ish; really dated and not cool.

Sicily is more beautiful than any woman.

Things base and vile, holding no quantity, love can transpose to form and dignity